Post-neurosurgical infection is a common complication of neurosurgery, and serious
infection can threaten the life of patients. In recent years, the increase in multidrug-resistant …

Background External ventricular drain (EVD) insertion is often a lifesaving procedure
frequently used in neurosurgical emergencies. It is routinely done at the bedside in the …

Objectives: Multiple risk factors have been described to be related to external ventricular
drain (EVD) associated infections, with results varying between studies. Former studies were …

Introduction: Healthcare-associated ventriculitis and meningitis occur after neurosurgical
procedures, is associated with an adverse outcome in the majority of patients and represent …

The presence of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) portends a worse prognosis in patients
presenting with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Intraventricular hemorrhage …

Background Ventriculostomy–related infection (VRI) is a common complication of patients
who require placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD). The clinical outcomes of …

Introduction Ventriculitis, characterized by inflammation of the ventricles in the brain,
frequently occurs as a complication of neurosurgical interventions such as the insertion of …

Introduction Placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) is a common procedure
routinely completed at bedside by neurosurgical residents. A standardized protocol for …

Background and Objectives External ventricular drainage (EVD) is one of the most
commonly performed neurosurgical procedures, but EVD-related infection constitutes a …

BACKGROUND When evaluating deep brain stimulation (DBS) for newer indications,
patients may benefit from trial stimulation prior to permanent implantation or for investigatory …